Psychobehavioral treatment in cardiac rehabilitation.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
This article reviews the empirical evidence for the use of behavioral and psychological therapies in the rehabilitation of patients with coronary disease. Exercise training, Type A modification, psychological counseling, smoking cessation, and dietary modification are considered. It is concluded that psychobehavioral therapies offer considerable promise to coronary patients in improving quality and quantity of life.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Blumenthal, JA; Wei, J
Published Date
- May 1993
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 11 / 2
Start / End Page
- 323 - 331
PubMed ID
- 8508457
Pubmed Central ID
- 8508457
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0733-8651
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Netherlands